Monday, March 14, 2011

The Wolf & The Rabbit

The Wolf and the Rabbit.

Have you ever heard of the tale about the wolf and the rabbit? Well if you haven’t, let me enlighten you. Wolves and rabbits are both apart of the wild animal kingdom. They are in constant battle with each other over the same matter…LIFE. However, please don’t  misunderstand this.  Although these two animals are chasing after the same thing, their motives and intentions are completely different towards prospering in life. First, let me analyze the traits which separate the two.

The Big Bad Wolf: Top of the food chain which makes it arrogant. Hungry animal who is always on the hunt for food. Such an efficient hunter, at times it can become satisfied and take things for granted.  Many times the wolf is its own worst enemy.

Silly Rabbit: Bottom of the food chain. Always paranoid and looking over its shoulder for predators. Very fast, quick and agile. Takes nothing for granted.  Has extremely strong instincts and is very aware of situations.

Now you may be wondering…How do the motives and intentions of the wolf and rabbit differ from each other within the scope of LIFE and survival.  Well, its simple. The wolf chases the rabbit for a meal, while the rabbit runs from the wolf for its life. If the wolf catches the rabbit, it's just another option for a meal. But if the rabbit escapes, it lives for another day. This exemplifies how precious the rabbit values life and how the wolf at times can take it for granted.

Now back to reality. Due to our success this season, lately “We” as in the UCLA basketball team, has approached games with a “wolf” like mentality. Not the “ideal" wolf that represents a killer, but instead, the wolf that seldomly grieves when a rabbit gets away because in its mind another opportunity to eat will soon arise. However, during this time of the season, if that rabbit gets away, there wont be another opportunity for a meal. Therefore, in conclusion, while it may seem deceiving, it is vital that "We" approach the big dance with a mentality of a rabbit. Besides, lets not forget what got us to this “wolf” like mindset to begin with…Go Bruins!!!

3 comments:

  1. Thats Great Malcolm! What an analogy! I think 2 take each day like its Special & have a humble attitude is so key. This is a an Amazing opportunity for you guys. To tell you the truth I follow you guys because I feel your a special group. I was born w severe club feet. I almost made it as an athlete but ultimately my feet after over a dozen surgeries just could not handle it anymore. I learned to fight through adversity, be humble & kind. UCLA was my dream school. I guess you can say that watching you guys is like a dream I could never fulfill. But I am blessed and get so much pleasure seeing you guys succeed. I Believe in you and the rest of the guys. Good Luck. I will be watching & rooting for my Boys. GO BRUINS! UCLA.. The Best! Peace, James Dunning

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  3. I'm in the field of journalism,so it is natural for me to read the paper on a daily basis. yesterday I stumbled across an article, and I couldn't help but to notice that you decided to leave UCLA so soon... why not finish off your last year? Why wont you just get your degree first? Sometimes, you have to act as a rabbit, don't you think? because "those big bad wolves," tend to take things for granted.

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